Coolroom Operator

• 12hr day shifts with every second week off
• More than a forklift role, own inventory, safety and site standards
• Competitive hourly rate and stable Team environment

The Role

Our Lenah Valley site in Hobart manufactures a range of more than 50 milk, milk-based and cream products, with all products made from fresh milk sourced direct from Tasmanian dairy farms. The site currently produces around 33 million litres of product every year, operating 6 days a week and employing around 50 people.

Join an iconic Tasmanian dairy and become part of a small, stable team where reliability, safety and collaboration matter. This is more than a forklift driving role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our products, materials and inventory are managed safely and efficiently while helping maintain the positive culture and high standards that keep our site running successfully.

We're looking for someone who brings more than forklift experience, someone who takes ownership, contributes positively to the team, looks for ways to improve how we work and consistently goes the extra mile to support the site's success.

Work 12-hour day shifts on a rotating roster of 3 days on, 1 day off, 3 days on, followed by 7 days off, giving you every second week off (you must like starting early!)

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading refrigerated trailers
• Warehousing, coolroom, goods receival, inventory control and stocktaking activities as well as cleaning and waste management.
• Collecting stock from production lines and storing products accurately and safely
• Liaising with truck/delivery drivers, LRT drivers and site teams to coordinate work and resolve day-to-day operational issues
• Making safety a priority, identifying and reporting hazards, and championing a positive safety culture with the Team
• Maintaining stock rotation, 5S standards and organised work areas

About you

• FMCG manufacturing and/or warehousing logistics experience
• Current LF Forklift Licence and demonstrated experience operating safety
• Proactive problem solver who looks for opportunities to improve the way we work
• Positive attitude with the ability to build strong working relationships and contribute to a positive Team culture Comfortable working independently while contributing to Team success
• Confident using technology for inventory management, safety, quality and reporting systems, including SAP or similar inventory management systems
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to Team success

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Dare on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

The successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical .

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.